Inaugural XSEDE12 Conference Issues Call for Participation

The XSEDE12 conference has issued its Call for Participation. The event will take place July 16-20 in Chicago.

The inaugural XSEDE12 conference will carry forward many of the successful elements of the TeraGrid conference series, while adding new features. XSEDE will showcase the discoveries, innovations, and achievements of those who use XSEDE resources and those who help build and support them. XSEDE12 also will create a forum for discussion of current needs and future plans among researchers, students, XSEDE staff, and NSF representatives.

Tutorial and Panel proposals are due April 13 and Paper and Poster submissions are due April 25.

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